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Principal Architect, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
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Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
Job Description:
La Fosse has been engaged by a renowned financial services firm to recruit multiple Principal Architects to join their growing function, aligned with each of their value streams. This role offers a real opportunity to shape the future technology landscape in an organization undergoing major transformation, with a key role in decision-making.
Why Join?
* Direct access to senior leadership (at CxO level), with authority to influence decisions.
* High visibility and influence—architecture is a critical business driver with stakeholder investment.
* Shift from project to product model—focusing on long-term outcomes.
* Engagement in meaningful work: advocating ideas, negotiating, and making impactful decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Architecture Leadership: Define and implement architectural strategy, balancing modernization with business needs.
* Legacy to Cloud Transition: Lead migration from mainframe/monolithic systems to microservices, API-led, event-driven architectures.
* Governance: Create standards and frameworks ensuring consistency and innovation.
* Collaboration: Work with stakeholders, business leaders, and technical teams to align with strategy and deliver long-term value.
Required Experience:
* Extensive experience in enterprise or solution architecture, especially in regulated sectors like financial services, insurance, or pensions.
* Strong expertise in cloud computing and modern architecture patterns.
* Proven ability to establish governance, influence senior stakeholders, and translate strategy into action.
* Excellent communication skills and passion for delivering long-term customer value.
This is a hybrid role, requiring 50% onsite work at the clients Edinburgh office.
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